Hungary faces blackout as drought may force country to shut down nuclear power plant

Hungary faces blackout as drought may force country to shut down nuclear power plant

A drought in Central Europe has had serious consequences in Hungary as the nation's only nuclear plant, which produces around half of its energy, could be forced to shut for the first time ever

3 Aug, 13:57

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

30 Jul, 17:55

Hungary to shut down sole nuclear power plant as Danube falls to record low

Hungary's prime minister has warned the country is facing the "most critical five days ahead" with its sole nuclear power plant expected to be shut down this week due to record-low water levels of the River Danube.

3 Aug, 05:33